Activity Centres in Wales

Residential and day activities for school groups

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Activities & Residentials Wales

Fun & educational outdoor activities and overnight stays



Sea, lakes, rivers, mountains and hills; Wales has some stunning natural landscapes that are simply perfect places for children to experience outdoor adventure education. Hardly surprising, therefore, that there are so many activity centres to be found here.

Whether you want to base yourself somewhere like the Pembrokeshire coast to take part in some water based activities like kayaking or windsurfing, the Brecon Beacons for orienteering and team building activities, or climb into the Snowdonia National Park in Gwynedd or Conwy to do some hill walking or mountain biking; your activity school trip to Wales is going to be energetic and fun!

Every Welsh activity centre we work with holds a range of outdoor adventure based accreditation, meaning that you can be sure that your school group will be in the hands of experienced and professional staff. View each centre's full listing for a checklist of national awards and features designed to make your job of planning a visit easier.

The activity centres we work with offer a mix of single day activities and multi day residential stays, and the majority of centres are more than happy to adapt their activity programmes to meet your goals. So fun-filled end of term reward trips, start of term bonding, or curriculum based outdoor learning, we can help find a safe and exciting Welsh adventure for your group.

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Popular school trip February 2026 !

Bike, Hike & Paddle Ltd

location icon School Trip East Midlands, West Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North East, North West, Yorkshire, Wales, Scotland
apple icon Subjects: Geography, Physical Geography, History, Romans, Team Building


Bike Hike and Paddle was founded with a simple but powerful goal: to get people outdoors and push the boundaries of what they think is possible. We empower participants to complete their Duke of Edinburgh's Award Expeditions.

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CMC Adventure
CMC Adventure
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With all our activities come some sort of Physical Education. Whether it's running around finding orienteering points in the woods, paddling in canoes and kayaks, climbing up real rock faces, or walking through the gorge and swimming under waterfalls.

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Abernant Lake
Abernant Lake
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Abernant Lake is an outdoor pursuits activity centre on the edge of the Breacon Beacons National Park. Our self contained 55 acre site gives schools the opportunity to experience a range of activities in a safe and caring environment.

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Plas Gwynant Outdoor Education Centre
Plas Gwynant Outdoor Education Centre
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All of our activities are physically active and we reflect on the importance of moving more for wellbeing. We introduce young people to new activities, draw links to where those interests can be...

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Arc Adventures
Arc Adventures
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How better to teach citizenship than by looking at team dynamics. Our Bespoke V.S courses pit teams against each other in challenges which range from debating to Caving with everything in between. We...

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Rock UK Summit Centre
Rock UK Summit Centre
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Rock UK is a Christian charity so we can teach Christian values through practical hands on activities. For groups that choose, we can incorporate Christian themes into some of the activity sessions...
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Argoed Lwyd Outdoor Education Centre, Brecon Beacons, Wales
Argoed Lwyd Outdoor Education Centre
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Our diverse range of activities encourage all core skills involved in PE, such as; Balance, Coordination, Stamina, Problem Solving and Strength. We have activities such as; Climbing, Canoeing, Walking and Gorge Walking (with aided swimming).
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The Towers Active Learning Centre
The Towers Active Learning Centre
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We offer a unique blend of outdoor adventure and physical activity in the breathtaking landscapes of Snowdonia. The diverse terrains, including mountains, forests, and rivers, provide an ideal...
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Sealyham Activity Centre
Sealyham Activity Centre
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Sealyham is an exceptional venue for students studying physical education, offering a dynamic and invigorating environment that promotes active learning and physical development. The centre provides a...
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Bike, Hike & Paddle Ltd
Bike, Hike & Paddle Ltd
map pin East Midlands, West Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North East, North West, Yorkshire, Wales, Scotland

Approved Activity Provider offering Bronze, Silver and Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award expeditions across the UK. Combining hiking, cycling and paddling, they deliver fully supported practice and...
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Margam Discovery Centre
Margam Discovery Centre
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Students will look at a variety of plants and common animals using age appropriate classification keys to identify living things we find in our woodland and in our pond habitats. Discover what...
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Conway Centres Anglesey
Conway Centres Anglesey
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We offer high quality education aimed at encouraging creativity, providing opportunity & raising attainment.
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Rhyd-y-creuau Field Centre
Rhyd-y-creuau Field Centre
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Rhyd-y-Creuau has an abundance of wildlife, and we offer a range of sessions and courses all about our natural environmant and the wildife within it. Students will look at a variety of plants and...
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Dale Fort Field Centre
Dale Fort Field Centre
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Dale Fort is set in a spectacular location high on the cliffs within the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, giving superb views over the sea. It has access to a wide range of sites for biology, geography and adventure activities at all ages.
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Special Offers: Wales

Want to make your Wales activity trip even better value? Here are a few of the best deals currently on offer to schools visiting PlanMySchoolTrip!

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The Importance of Teaching Skills in the Outdoors
Residential School Trip Powys

As a teacher I reflect on both the good and bad learning experiences I have received to develop an effective learning plan when I teach.

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Outdoor Education Residentials: A thing of the past?
Residential School Trip Powys

Staying away from home, kayaking, hiking, climbing. The format of activity centres has barely changed in 100 years.

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Supporting fieldwork and outdoor learning for all
Residential School Trip Pembrokeshire

Top 5 ways The Field Studies Council are supporting teachers, schools, parents and children to benefit from fieldwork and outdoor learning.

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Why book a residential trip in the winter?
Residential School Trip Powys

There are many benefits to booking a residential trip in the autumn and winter terms, and it can be cheaper out of season

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